Events for February 2009.
CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND!
The Clarington Beech Center was "happening" in December! The Clarington Concert Band filled the building with wonderful Christmas tunes. Hot apple cider along with christmas treat...more
THE CAPTAIN AND HIS CUSTOMERS!
Captain George's Fish & Chips of Bowmanville hosted their Customer Appreciation Day in December! A pre Christmas treat which included free coffee and cake from 11 to 2pm and 10% o...more
DINING AND DANCING IN THE NEW YEAR!
We spent New Year's Eve enjoying various parties throughout Clarington! Our New Years run included the Clarington Older Adult Association at the Beech Centre, Rickard Arena Video D...more
POLAR BEAR DIP!
Some people sleep in on New Years Day and some people toss themselves into freezing water! Councillor Willie Woo joined 79 brave souls as they plunged into the freezing Newcastle W...more
ELVIS, PATSY AND ROY ARE BACK!
What a great idea to host a party on New Year's Day! The Hilltop Banquet Hall, in Courtice, featured the amazing talents of Garry Wesley (Elvis), Elaine Wesley (Patsy Cline) and Be...more
LEGION BURSARY
This past December the Korea Veterans Association (KVA) Unit #11 in Oshawa, presented a $500 bursary to Amanda Woodcock of Bowmanville. Amanda is the grand-daughter of Jim and Bett...more
CHRISTMAS IN CLARINGTON
Numerous folk enjoyed touring through the many B&Bs during the Christmas In Clarington Tour. One of them was Willow Pond! Enjoying their day were Julie Wiktowy, make-up artist, Lyn...more
TRAILING THROUGH THE SNOW!
More than 350 kilometres of recreational trails intertwine throughout Durham Region. Last month we had the opportunity to zip along one of these trails along with Mayor Marilyn Pea...more
FAMILY FUN ON THE SKI HILL!
Day one of Parents and Tots ski lessons, at the Oshawa Ski Club, was a hit! The little ones were all bundled up and ready to go! A great way for moms and dads to be with the kids a...more
2009 NEW YEAR'S LEVEE!!!
Durham residents had a chance to meet their provincial representative as well as local Councillors at two events last month! MPP John O’Toole hosted the New Year’s Levee in Bo...more
GOOD SHEPHERD AT WHITE CLIFFE!
Recently, the choir from Good Shepherd Catholic School in Courtice, entertained the residents at White Cliffe Retirement. Singing old favourites such as Silent Night, Winter Wonde...more
WORD ON THE STREET
We were enjoying a lovely lunch at Walsh's Village Inn, Bowmanville, and contemplated thus:
From Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem In Memoriam:27, 1850:
I hold it true, whate'...more
BOWMANVILLE BEAUTY!
Our very own Olivia Wolter, from Bowmanville, was recently chosen as one of the top 16 girls to represent Ontario in the Miss Teen Canada-World pageant. At just sixteen years old, ...more
CARING CANINES!
Last month, we ran into a couple of St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs (We didn’t actually run into them. There was no harm done to the dogs during this event!). This is an amazin...more
Cheque Presentation
Brian Purdy (Memorial Foundation Board member), recently accepted a $5,000 cheque from the Anglican Men's Club. The proceeds are raised through the beverage booth and raffle ticket...more
"HUGS" FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!
To Stacy
“Love is not finding someone to live with; it's finding someone you can't live without.†Love Lance...more
SMILE AND SHOW US THOSE PEARLY WHITES!
Dr. Gabrielle Benzaquen and Dr. Jennifer Troughton would like to take this opportunity to say "Hi!". They recently opened up the new pet clinic Aspen Springs located at 39 Martin ...more
WOULD YOU BE MY VALENTINE?!
February is a time for love, so this month why not add another member to the family! Oshawa Animal Services have a number of very loving animals that would be more then willing to ...more
Preston Pub
Bring your guitar, your great voice, your whole band! Every thursday night Chris Gauthier hosts an "Open Stage" at the Preston Pub in Courtice! Always a fun night with some incredi...more
EUCHRE EXTRAVAGANZA!
Last month, at the Clarington Older Adults Center, a good couple of rounds of cards were played out at the Euchre Extravaganza! There were 6 games played with a brief intermission ...more
